ILKHAN: Hulagu, 1256-1265, AR dirham (2.60g), Hamâh, AH(658), A-2124, Heidemann-6, SNAT-IVc.154, clear mint name, date off flan, VF, RRR, ex Christian Rasmussen Collection. On this remarkable type, Hulagu is described as "the conqueror of the coast (al-basita) by the grace of his brother Möngke, the Great Qa'an." The coast refers to the Mediterranean, which of course he never quite reached!

Estimate: USD 240 - 300